This made-for-travelers iPhone app curated by an editorial team with fashion industry connections guides users to choice shops in cities around the globe. It launched in June 2010 and is based in San Francisco.

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This made-for-travelers iPhone app curated by an editorial team...

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Traditional catalogs go digital with this app, which allows shoppers to buy directly from retailers and share finds with your social media networks.

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Traditional catalogs go digital with this app, which allows...

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Take pictures of items while you shop, mix them with images from your existing wardrobe and scope deals from online retailers with this iPhone/iPod/iPad app that launched in March 2011 and is based in San Francisco.

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GreenGlamGo is a Nokia fashion app that connects shoppers with new and notable eco-friendly apparel and accessories.

Soon power shopping may have far less to do with what's in your wallet than what's on your phone, thanks to the increasing number of applications for mobile devices that combine fashion and shopping with imaging tools and social media.

"Shopping has always been a very social and interactive experience," says Prosenjit Sen, CEO of the VIZL iPhone app.

And from the looks of it, shopping and fashion consumption are only going to continue in that direction. Helping things along are new and notable style-minded apps from Bay Area companies. They offer handheld tech tools tailored to everyone from casual fans of fashion to boutique-hunting travelers, street style enthusiasts, personal stylists and eco-friendly fashion fans and are available on devices ranging from the iPhone and iPad to Nokia smart phones.

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Lookaroo

Organize and tag outfit shots, street style snaps and other fashion images in one place, create personal lookbooks and share via social media.

Launched: May 2011

Based in: San Francisco

Download it: Before your next style-centric photo fest.

Best for: Keeping fashion-minded images organized on your phone.

Most fashionable feature:

A detailed lookbook tool for cataloging and grouping

images.

Available on: iPhone

Cost: Free

Fashion Nomad

This made-for-travelers app curated by an editorial team with fashion industry connections guides users to choice shops in cities around the globe.

Launched: June 2010

Based in: San Francisco

Download it: Before your next trip to New York, Paris or Shanghai, among other cities.

Best for: Mapping out fashion-forward

boutiques while exploring a new city.

Most fashionable feature: A "near me" option that populates a map with recommended shopping destinations based on your location.

Available on: iPhone

Cost: $1.99 for one city guide

Catalog Spree

Traditional catalogs go digital with this app, which allows shoppers to buy directly from retailers and share finds with your social media networks.

Launched: April 2011

Based in: San Francisco

Download it: To shop the latest from companies such as Nordstrom, Serena & Lily, Gump's, Filson, DwellStudio and others.